Psalms 97:10-12 ESV “O you who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!” If … Continue reading Do You Love Jesus? Then Hate Evil!
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Holding Fast to What is Good
Romans 12:9-13 ESV “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to … Continue reading Holding Fast to What is Good
With Integrity of Heart
Psalms 101:1-4 ESV “I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music. I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. … Continue reading With Integrity of Heart
Be Fervent in Serving the Lord
Romans 12:9 ESV “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” What kind of love? The kind of love that comes from God, that is centered in moral preference, which prefers (chooses) what God prefers, which is what is holy, righteous, godly, moral, honest, faithful, upright, kind, and generous, … Continue reading Be Fervent in Serving the Lord
Love God and Hate Evil
Psalms 97:1, 6-7 ESV “The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! “The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!” What are worthless idols? They are … Continue reading Love God and Hate Evil
To the Finish Line
Romans 12:9-13 ESV “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to … Continue reading To the Finish Line
Love the Lord! Hate Evil!
Psalm 97:6-7 ESV “The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!” This reminds me of what it says in Romans 1:18-20 ESV: “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven … Continue reading Love the Lord! Hate Evil!
Time is Ticking Away
I was in prayer last night, around 11 p.m., praying for certain people in my life, praying for their salvation from sin and for their surrender to Jesus as Lord. Many of these people have known the Scriptures since childhood, but they have not yet surrendered their hearts to the Lord, to let him truly … Continue reading Time is Ticking Away
The Lord Reigns!
Psalm 97:1, 6-7 ESV The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods! Our God – Father, Son (Jesus … Continue reading The Lord Reigns!
Run With It 